Oregon firm worked on Acadia National Park reservation system By Gwendolyn Craig A Portland, Oregon-based research and planning firm will help the state address increased visitation in parts of the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks and the … [Read more...] about DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
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Ranger’s suicide cited in making case for retirement bill
By Gwendolyn Craig The union representative for New York’s forest rangers used his colleague’s death by suicide as an example of why lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul should pass a 20-year retirement bill, and indicated its earlier enactment could … [Read more...] about Ranger’s suicide cited in making case for retirement bill
Environmental Protection Fund gets scrutiny in budget hearings
Groups urge greater state spending for Adirondacks By Gwendolyn Craig Basil Seggos, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, suggested more forest rangers could be added to the workforce and confirmed that Gov. … [Read more...] about Environmental Protection Fund gets scrutiny in budget hearings
Adirondack Rail Trail access hub takes shape
Lake Placid to get new parking, restrooms By Gwendolyn Craig Funding is coming together for an Essex County trailhead for the new Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use trail connecting the Lake Placid to Tupper Lake. In an update … [Read more...] about Adirondack Rail Trail access hub takes shape
State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm
Public encouraged to provide ideas for historic site By Gwendolyn Craig State agencies and John Brown Lives!, a nonprofit organization focused on human rights and education, are taking a close look at John Brown Farm and what its future could … [Read more...] about State and local partners build plans for John Brown Farm
Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan
Draft designed to guide future trail work and other projects; public invited to comment By Gwendolyn Craig In May 2021, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a rare ruling on the state constitution’s language protecting the Adirondack and … [Read more...] about Tree cutting policy 2.0: DEC releases draft forest preserve work plan